Ensure API Gateway uses private endpoints for internal APIs
Internal APIs should use private endpoints accessible only from within the VPC.
Security Impact
Public endpoints for internal APIs expose them to the internet unnecessarily.
How to Remediate
Create private REST APIs with VPC endpoint access. Configure resource policy to restrict access.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-apigateway-6
- Service
- Amazon API Gateway
- Category
- Network Security
- Severity
- MEDIUM
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